Metal Energy is when you've had 5 hours of math class. When you cry because somebody died. That actually exhausts you just as much as physical energy.

Introverts just overal 'prefer' to be alone than to be with (a lot) of people. They prefer one-on-one discussions rather than group discussions. They normally dont feel 'at home' in large groups and this just costs mental energy. Just like certain situations like perhaps giving a presentation and being stressed about it can cost energy.

Metal Energy is when you've had 5 hours of math class. When you cry because somebody died. That actually exhausts you just as much as physical energy.

Introverts just overal 'prefer' to be alone than to be with (a lot) of people. They prefer one-on-one discussions rather than group discussions. They normally dont feel 'at home' in large groups and this just costs mental energy. Just like certain situations like perhaps giving a presentation and being stressed about it can cost energy.

see that's weird, there is no real thing making you mentally exhausted, just the amount of people around you. Does nobody else see how that is weird?

see that's weird, there is no real thing making you mentally exhausted, just the amount of people around you. Does nobody else see how that is weird?

Its 'annoying' and/or 'hard' to have them around. You have to 'sort of' not be yourself, you have to make interactions you normally dont do. You are using your brain the whole time when around people and thousands of processes are taking place and obviously this consumes energy. I dont know how I could explain it better. While someone with a naturally atheletic build may be better at a marathon and last longer, someone who is extravert may 'last longer' with people around it.

But no, it is not weird. Even though I can understand that it SOUNDS weird to you.

Its 'annoying' and/or 'hard' to have them around. You have to 'sort of' not be yourself, you have to make interactions you normally dont do. You are using your brain the whole time when around people and thousands of processes are taking place and obviously this consumes energy. I dont know how I could explain it better. While someone with a naturally atheletic build may be better at a marathon and last longer, someone who is extravert may 'last longer' with people around it.

But no, it is not weird. Even though I can understand that it SOUNDS weird to you.

but interacting with people is a normal everyday thing humans have been doing since the dawn of humanity, its not like marathon runners, marathons are not something people need to do on an everyday basis.

but interacting with people is a normal everyday thing humans have been doing since the dawn of humanity, its not like marathon runners, marathons are not something people need to do on an everyday basis.

It doesn't change the fact that we get tired, it has always been like this as far as I know. It's pretty normal.

And yes, interacting are normal. Also, some introverts might last longer or don't get tired as fast as other introverts do, some might not even get tired, instead, they might get bored, but that doesn't change the fact that they are still introvert and need to get away to think clearly or be unbored.

but interacting with people is a normal everyday thing humans have been doing since the dawn of humanity, its not like marathon runners, marathons are not something people need to do on an everyday basis.

Yes its in the human nature to interact with other people, cant disagree with that. But what's your point then? Are you trying to contradict my point or what are you asking?

It doesn't change the fact that we get tired, it has always been like this as far as I know. It's pretty normal.

And yes, interacting are normal. Also, some introverts might last longer or don't get tired as fast as other introverts do, some might not even get tired, instead, they might get bored, but that doesn't change the fact that they are still introvert and need to get away to think clearly or be unbored.

Introverts have more brain activity (For the record, more brain activity =/= smarter). They think a lot more instead of ''ACT!'' especially being with other people. When people talk to you, you cant think as clear as when nobody talk to you, right - or you cant follow the conversation? But because people talk to you, you are forced to ''not think as much'' as one would normally do and thus, would require some time afterwards to think.

yea I am a loner. i was social at childhood but it droped much after awhile. i dont like going to on party and i prefer being alone with a computer/ other entertainment then social things. however i do tend to go out if there are intresting films showing with friends or laser tag. but I am still at my 20s so well see how it goes.

Yup, loner. i like to go to the cinema with my brother and his friends and go out with him when i'm older but i'm socially awkward to everyone except my family and i can't make conversations or talk with strangers, i usually answer things but that's it.

I can't stand being alone, I get depressed after a 4-5 hours but at the same time, I don't like to "hang out" with people that much either. I just need to be in public but be left with my own thoughts most of the time but I enjoy talking with people I feel comfortable with as well. The only thing I hate is being in a situation where I feel like I have to give a good impression. I absolutely hate interacting with attractive guys or being in a formal situation where I cant get away with stupid comments or slouching.

I like to think of myself as someone with a limited capacity for other people's shit.

This.

My "problem" is that i don't give a shit about other people, just about my family and 1 or 2 online friends. I talk to people in work/class, but just to spend time, because i really don't care about 80% of the things they are talking about.

I would have to say I am, I really don't like to socialize with people unless I have to. Anyways, it doesn't bother me in the least, I don't seem to get along with most people I meet(most likely my fault XD). I like my little group of friends I have and couldn't careless to expand it.